Description
A delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of juicy pears with warm spices, creating a moist and comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe pears (Bartlett or d’Anjou)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until creamy and light, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing in lemon zest for added brightness.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and spices in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently.
- Fold in the diced pears and nuts (if using), ensuring even distribution.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with ice cream or coffee for a delightful treat. This cake can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Italian dessert, pear cake, family recipe, autumn dessert, baking with fruit